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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you withheld your kid from someone’s b-day party, you were wasting the host’s money.  The host pre-paid for your kid’s spot at the venue. Since you gave no notice of having your child become a no-show then the host did not have the option to try to scramble and find someone else to take your kid’s pre-paid spot. [/quote]

That’s stupid. The money is already spent. You’re the person who eats the whole steak even when they don’t want it because it was expensive. [/quote]

DP, and I’m not that invested in the money aspect personally.  I care about the kids having a good time.  Have you never been to a party that was under attended?

I’ve heard parties go different ways.  I’ve had 100% attendance.  Recently though I had a party where 5 kids pulled out for various reasons in the last 48 hours before the party, and it really was a bummer.  The reasons varied widely.  One parent texted morning of that they just weren’t able to come (no reason given), and I did find it hurtful.  A lot of things are unavoidable, just unfortunate.  It sucks when a bunch of kids unexpectedly can’t come.  It’s not just your kid.  You don’t know what other families might have going on that might change their attendance.[/quote]

Life isn’t fair. It an opportunity for your kid to learn to deal with disappointment. [/quote]

Yes.  Still trying to explain why this behavior is rude and inconsiderate, because that is the subject of this thread.  Some people aren’t interested in evaluating their behavior and doing better, alas.[/quote]

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